Localization Manager

Milestone Technologies, Inc. • Contract • Burbank, CA, US • 20h ago

Localization Specialist

Burbank; CA (HYBRID)

6 Months Contract

Overview:

A Localization Specialist is responsible for localization of content, developing strategies to support clients while adapting to a fast-changing industry and new technologies. This role is also responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation, process improvement and implementing change. Day-to-Day, this role supports the team goal of preserving the original creative intent of our content while considering local cultural sensitivities.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain relationships with stakeholders across the studio, regional and territory teams and key vendors. This includes, but is not limited to (20%):

Coordinating activities across Technology, Sales & Marketing, Anti-Piracy, Localization Vendors and 3rd party clients to ensure a high level of client satisfaction is achieved and maintained.

Communication relating to operational activities.

Work closely with clients and business partners to ensure localization efforts match expectations.

Localization - supports dubbing, subtitling and title work efforts across a variety of content types. Including but not limited to (50%):

Project Management

Review materials, provide creative and technical direction to localization vendors.

Demonstrate initiative in problem solving from identification through to solution.

Implementation and management of:

Project Briefs

Creative Briefs

Glossaries

Intellectual Property management

Security

Oversee Quality Assurance processes

Vendor Management (20%):

Manage vendor assignments and capacity, supervise successful deliveries as well as rejections / issues and compile/update SLA documents for each vendor.

Improve workflows / Continuous improvement.

Innovation & Development (10%):

Develop new initiatives / workflows that support new business models and repurposing of materials for downstream use.

Engage with and implement New Technologies to further improve localization efforts

Perform special projects as necessary.

Personal training and development to improve localization skills and technical ability.

Requirements

Familiarity with Project Management (1-2+ years)
Advanced Knowledge in O365 - Excel, Word (5+ years)
Basic Understanding of Media Workflow - Audio/Video Formats, Subtitles, Pipeline Delivery (3-5+ years)

The estimated pay range for this position is USD $50.00/hr - USD $52.00/hr. Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.

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